> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://repo.cpsdrone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://repo.cpsdrone.com/auv/commercial-licenses.md).

# Commercial licenses

Use the Autonomous Submarine for teaching, research or business.

Your Patreon membership covers personal, non-commercial builds. To use the Autonomous Submarine at a school, in research or in a business, pick a license below and send a request. We reply with the license agreement and an invoice.

### Licenses

| License                                  | Who it's for                                                                                                                        | Price                                                 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Educational**                          | Universities, schools, student teams and non-profit research. Build as many units as you need for teaching and research. No resale. | **$299**, one-time, per institution                   |
| **Commercial: R\&D and prototyping**     | Companies evaluating or prototyping internally. Up to 3 units, not used for paid work or sold.                                      | **$990**, one-time, per company                       |
| **Commercial: Operations**               | Using the AUV in paid work: surveys, inspections, aquaculture, environmental monitoring. Up to 10 units, more on request.           | **$2,900**, one-time, per company                     |
| **Commercial: Manufacturing and resale** | Building and selling AUVs or products based on this design.                                                                         | **From $7,500**, custom quote with a per-unit royalty |

Every license includes all four versions (V1 to V4): full CAD files, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, ROS2 navigation software and build guides, plus 12 months of updates. Prices in USD, plus VAT where applicable.

### Request a license

{% @cpsdrone-release-countdown/license-request project="auv" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Not sure which license fits, or need different terms? Email <contact@cpsdrone.com> and we'll work it out.
{% endhint %}


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